Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 02:08:17 -0700 (PDT) From: the_dojang-request@martialartsresource.net Subject: The_Dojang digest, Vol 9 #274 - 4 msgs X-Mailer: Mailman v2.0.8 MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Sender: the_dojang-admin@martialartsresource.net Errors-To: the_dojang-admin@martialartsresource.net X-BeenThere: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Mailman-Version: 2.0.8 Precedence: bulk Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net X-Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net List-Help: List-Post: X-Subscribed-Address: rterry@idiom.com List-Subscribe: List-Id: The Internet's premier discussion forum on Korean Martial Arts. 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Today's Topics: 1. http://www.korea-np.co.jp/pk (Ray Terry) 2. re: Korean Term Question (Braeswood Martial Arts) 3. Bang Too Ki (Rudy Timmerman) 4. Re: Slicky boys (Teressa) --__--__-- Message: 1 From: Ray Terry To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 18:50:55 PDT Subject: [The_Dojang] http://www.korea-np.co.jp/pk Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Rajin-Sonbong Area Adopted as "Holy Ground" of Taekwondo --------------------------------------------------------- The world's most authentic Taekwon-do body on Mar. 24 launched a construction of the unique Korean martial art's "holy ground" in the Rajin-Sonbong area of the DPRK with due ceremony. The area, better known as the country's free economic trade zone, is the homeland of Mr. Choi Hong Hi, General of the International Taekwon-do Federation (Headquarters in Toronto, Canada) and the founder of the Korean martial art which has been participated in by some 40 million people in 151 countries. "The construction of the holy ground will be greatly conducive to developing friendly ties and cooperation among athletes and other people who value justice and peace and love Taekwon-do and other martial arts," reported the Korean Central News Agency on Mar. 25. The ground-breaking ceremony was held on the day in accordance with a decision on the new project made at the 11th ITF Conference held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 1994. According to officials concerned, a large-scale training center will be built in the home town of General Choi, and be managed by the Korean Taekwon-do Federation chaired by Mr. Hwang Pong Young. Taekwon-do is a set of self-defence techniques using the bare hands and feet. Taekwon-do training focuses on learning hand and feet techniques, bringing mind and spirit into harmony, and improving one's physical condition. According to a home page of the ITF (http://www.itf-taekwondo.com/), General Choi wrote about Taekwon-do's philosophy as follows: The utmost purpose of Taekwon-do is to eliminate fighting by discouraging the stronger's oppression of the weaker with a power that must be based on humanity, justice, morality, wisdom and faith, thus helping to build a better and more peaceful world... The philosophy of Taekwon-do is based on the ethical, moral and spiritual standards by which men can live together in harmony, and its art patterns are inspired by the ideals and exploits of great men from Korean history. Korea's famous military and civil leaders who in nearly five thousand years of Korean history have never invaded their neighbor yet who fought bravely and made great self-sacrifices to defend their homeland against invading enemies. I also include the names of patriots who willingly gave up their lives to regain Korea's freedom and independence from the Japanese occupation. --__--__-- Message: 2 From: "Braeswood Martial Arts" To: Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 20:20:23 -0500 Subject: [The_Dojang] re: Korean Term Question Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net In Kuk Sool, Bang Tu Ki or Bang Tul Ki was explained to me as defense against throws, specifically hip throws. Kat Kelly Chief Instructor Braeswood Martial Art Center www.braeswoodmartialart.com --__--__-- Message: 3 Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 22:05:39 -0400 From: "Rudy Timmerman" To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Bang Too Ki Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net A question was asked: > Can anyone tell me what Bang Tu Ki or Bang Tul Ki > means? Thanks Too Ki is a set of throwing techniques, and Bang Too Ki is a set of techniques used to defend against throws. Sincerely, Rudy --__--__-- Message: 4 Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 20:04:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Teressa To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Slicky boys Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net Mr. Burrese, I have to say that I'm dissappointed and saddened by your post. You seem to be endorsing a form of behaviour that does not do anything to help promote peace in the world. Nor does it provide a good role model. Your friend caught a Korean (likely desperate) who was stealing military equipment. By all means, take him to the authorities. Do what needs to be done to restrain him. BUT! It certainly was not necessary to "bounc{e} him off the brick wall every couple of steps". The fact that the "authority" and yourselves felt the need to cover up the origins of the injuries and pain of the Korean just shows that you knew it was wrong. Your friend should have shown more self control. Cover ups like this are exactly what has made the American army so hated in Korea. You get back what you give to the world! I'm living in Korea right now, so I have first hand experience. Life is a great big opportunity to learn from our mistakes! Please forgive my anger. A fellow traveller on the path, Teressa Subject: [The_Dojang] Re: Slicky boys Reply-To: the_dojang@martialartsresource.net The term slicky boy(s) was used frequently when I was with the 2nd ID in Korea in the 80s. Used to refer to anyone who would steel stuff (such as military equipment) to then go sell. The time fellow sniper instructor Eric caught one trying to swipe some stuff outside his hooch was humorous. I met Eric coming up an alley I was going down. He had the guy around the throat and was bouncing him off the brick wall every couple of steps. I asked what happened and he told me he caught him trying to swipe stuff. I went along to the S-5 office. (S-5 office dealt with problems between soldiers and Koreans) I knew the guy on duty, we had served in the same company at Bragg in the States. Eric told him he caught the guy trying to rip him off. Rush asked why the guy looked so beat up. "He fell, Eric replied. Rush looked at me, "Suppose you saw him fall Burrese?" "Yep, he fell." "Good enough for me." Eric went home and I had to still go buy the beer and get back to my buddies who were waiting on me since it was my turn for the beer run and that's what I was doing when I met Eric in the alley... They forgave me being late when I told them what happened. Yours in Training and catching slicky boys, Alain www.burrese.com Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com --__--__-- _______________________________________________ The_Dojang mailing list The_Dojang@martialartsresource.net http://martialartsresource.net/mailman/listinfo/the_dojang http://the-dojang.net It's a great day for Taekwondo! Support the USTU by joining today. 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